The Sunshine Boys
Danny DeVito & Richard Griffiths star in this classic Neil Simon comedy.
The Sunshine Boys
Danny DeVito & Richard Griffiths star in this classic Neil Simon comedy.
The Sunshine Boys
Danny DeVito & Richard Griffiths star in this classic Neil Simon comedy.
Why see The Sunshine Boys?
A PITCH-PERFECT PRODUCTION
With star casting and a barrelful of laughs, The Sunshine Boys is back in the West End. This classic comedy by Neil Simon, one of America's most successful playwrights, is set in the early days of TV and sees the reunion of two cantankerous comedians who, amidst rivalry and resentment, hate to admit they might actually rely on each other.
WHO ARE THE SUNSHINE BOYS AND WHAT?S THEIR STORY?
Quirky comedians Willie Clark and Al Lewis broke up their old vaudeville double act after a 43-year partnership over petty things and haven't spoken to each other since. Now, eleven years later, the stubborn pair is grudgingly brought back together by a TV special on the history of comedy. But for two bitter grouches, with whopping egos and reignited rivalry, it's difficult enough being in the same room, let alone performing together again.
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval
Dates
Finished 26 Jul 2012
Cast
Danny DeVito as Willie Clark
Richard Griffiths as Al Lewis
Adam Levy as Ben Silverman
Rebecca Blackstone as Miss MacKintosh
Nick Blakeley as Eddie
Petter Cadden as Voice of TV Director
Johnnie Fiori as Registered Nurse
William Maxwell as patient
Creative
Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Thea Sharrock
Set & Costume Design by Hildegard Bechtler
Lighting by Neil Austin
Sound by Ian Dickinson
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)
Anonymous
Danny is brilliant. A great night out
A fabulously funny script delivered with impecible comedic
timing by Danny de vito. A little disappointed with the other
two main characters, the American accent working against the
tried and tru stage presence of Richard G. Overall believable
and a very funny show. Highly recommended just to see
classic Danny de Vito.
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Henry Riley
A comedy masterpiece
Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths are both fabulous actors and when they are taken together on this wonderful revival of an amazing play its no suprise that the two gel perfictly and complete a comedy masterpiece. Danny Devito certanly knows how to deliever a joke to his audience (and make it even funnier) and Richard Griffiths' timeing is impeccable and makes Danny DeVitos lines even funnier.
I beleive these two comedy greats produce a fantastic show that everyone should watch
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